AchonryMullinabreena
COMMUNITY GAMES
Well done to Ben Clavin, first in the mixed distance relay 800m under-14, Jack Clavin, second in the mixed distance relay 400m under-12 and Barry Clavin, third in the under-16 Marathon. The three brothers will represent the area and county at the national finals at the end of May in UL Limerick.
Good luck to the following who take part in the Art Count Finals on March 24 in Ballymote NS: Riyad Munir, Colin Kerins, Barry McGowan, Maya Jean Gormalley, Ciara Glesson, Anna Hosey, Kayleigh Henry and Michaela McGowan. The following take part in the swimming finals on Tuesday, March 27: Eoin Mulkeen, Kenneth Coleman, Niamh Severs and Muireann Henry.
PHOTO/HISTORY EXHIBITION
The local committee are planning another photo and history exhibition later in the year following on from the huge success of the 2017 event. All photos relating to the parish from community events, church events, sport, workplace, schools, people, locations etc are all welcome. Please contact Anne Marie Gorman at 087 6235468 or email amgorman12@gmail.com.
LEADER RSS SCHEME
The Sligo Leader Partnership is currently advertising a vacancy for the Rural Social Scheme at Nace O’Dowd Park, Achonry. Please contact Declan Foley at 071 9141138 or email dfoley@ sligoleader.com for more details.
PARISH LITTER PICK
Plans are in place for the annual litter pick in the parish during the month of March. If you wish to help out in your townland please contact Michael Toolan or Anne. Marie Gorman. Follow the parish page on Facebook for updates.
ST NATHY’S LADIES
All age groups will gradually be starting back over the coming weeks so if you want to play Gaelic football at any level please make contact with Louise at 087 6356679. Managers confirmed for the 2018 season are: under-10 Louise O’Donnell, under-12 Gerry Lee, under-14 Paul Lavin, under-16 Angela Doohan, and Senior John O’Hara.
BLUE KIDZ
Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Coaching continues for the under-six, under-eight and under-10 age groups in the Teeling Centre Collooney on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. New children are always welcome to join the fun filled sessions supervised by our fully trained coaches. Registration is now due for all players. Contact your relevant coach for details.
GAA LOTTO
The Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA 2018 lotto tickets are available now from any committee member. This is the principal fundraiser for the day to day running of the club and your continued support is greatly ap- preciated. The jackpot stands at €5,600.
ACHONRY NS
Enrolment forms for the 2018/19 school year are now available from the school and also at both Mullinabreena and Achonry churches.
KNOCKNASHEE PRE-SCHOOL
Enrolment forms for September 2018 for the ever popular local pre-school are available from Caroline Coleman at 087 2250049.
CONTACT
We continue our appeal for new contributors to this weekly column. All correspondence can be sent to ollielee@hotmail.com.
DOG OWNERS NOTE
Dog owners are reminded to tie up their dogs at night. A number of farmers in the area has had their sheep worried by dogs in the past number of weeks.